Construction Safety Engineer 3 (#3992894)

APT Research•Cocoa Beach, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

APT Research is seeking a Construction Safety Engineer 3 on the KSC Safety and Mission Assurance Support Services (SMASS IV) contract at Kennedy Space Center, FL., to support increasing construction activity across Kennedy Space Center. This position will provide real-time construction safety oversight, ensure compliance with NASA and federal safety requirements, and strengthen field surveillance and documentation efforts. The Safety Specialist will embed with construction project teams to mitigate risk, improve contractor accountability, and support mission success through proactive safety management. APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value. Specific tasks include but are not limited to:

Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science degree
Experience: Minimum of 7 years' of Construction Safety experience
Security Clearance Requirement : Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
Position subject to a pre-employment drug test
Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required)

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction safety oversight and field-based safety surveillance
Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and federal safety regulations
Experience with safety data management systems (e.g., SMART or similar databases)
Experience working on large, complex construction projects
Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment
Experience ensuring contractor accountability and corrective action follow-through

Responsibilities

Provide real-time construction safety field surveillance across multiple active and planned projects
Ensure contractor compliance with OSHA, NASA, and federal construction safety requirements
Embed with construction project teams, working closely with Project Managers and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs)
Identify safety deficiencies and verify timely implementation of corrective actions
Document surveillance activities, findings, and corrective actions in the SMART database
Report safety findings, trends, and concerns to the NASA Construction Safety Manager
Support risk mitigation efforts to reduce incidents, delays, and compliance violations
Build and maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders and contractors
Conduct daily safety surveillances across active construction sites to verify compliance with OSHA, NASA, and federal safety requirements
Rotate through multiple active project sites to respond to hazard reports and verify implementation of corrective actions and hazard mitigation measures
Perform active surveillance of high-hazard construction activities, including but not limited to critical lifts, confined space entry, energized electrical work, and excavations
Document and maintain accurate surveillance and assessment records in the SMART database, including findings, Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and closure data
Review and provide comments on Project-Specific Safety and Health Plans (PSHPs) and Safety and Support Safety Plans (SSSPs) within established government review timelines
Review and assess specialized safety documentation, including lift plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), electrical work permits, fall protection plans, and related safety submittals
Coordinate with project teams and contractors to resolve comments and ensure timely revisions and approvals
Conduct mandatory "Nuts and Bolts" safety kickoff briefings for contractors prior to the start of construction activities
Attend project status and coordination meetings to identify upcoming work activities and forecast potential safety hazards
Participate in the Multi-User Spaceport Integrated Master Schedule Coordination Meeting, as requested by the NASA Construction Safety Manager, to identify hazards, issues, and concerns across projects
Support mishap and close call notifications and investigations in accordance with NASA requirements
Manage mishap and close call cases within the NASA Mishap Information System (NMIS)
Perform trend analysis of mishap and close call data and report findings to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Construction Safety Manager
Provide onsite support during OSHA inspections, investigations, and audits
Support compliance audits conducted by regulatory agencies, third parties, or NASA upon request
Coordinate responses to regulatory findings and assist with corrective action development and closure